Imagine a world where gummy bears, marshmallows, and chocolate-covered strawberries become light and airy, yet still packed with flavor. This world exists thanks to the science of freeze drying.
Step 1: Freezing the Candy
The adventure begins with freezing. The initial freeze of the “freeze dried candy” is referring to the machine that makes the candy, not exactly the process that the candy goes through. The machine where the candy is processed starts with a super-cold environment, with heat pads that help soften the sugar and allows the texture change.
Step 2: The Vacuum Chamber
When the vacuum chamber activates. Air pressure is lowered significantly, creating a vacuum. This is where the magic happens and the candy begins to puff.
Step 3: Magic
As the candy slowly warms up the vacuum puffs the candy. Once the vacuum cycle is complete the temperature levels out and it leaves behind a porous, dried-out candy. This is a result of heat, sugar and the negative pressure of the vacuum.
The Result: Freeze-Dried Candy
These once-squishy, chewy sweets are now lightweight, crispy, and packed with intense flavors. They also have an airy, crunchy texture that's quite different from their original form.
Why Freeze-Dry Candy?
- Intensified Flavor
- Texture Transformation
- Fun and Unique Snacking
Fun Freeze-Dried Candy Ideas:
Freeze-Dried Skittles: Taste the rainbow in a whole new way with crispy, intensely flavored Skittles.
Freeze-Dried Gummy Bears: These gummies become light and crunchy, with a burst of fruity goodness.
Freeze-Dried Caramel: Say hello to melt-in-your-mouth, airy caramel crunchy bites.
So, the next time you bite into a piece of freeze-dried candy, savor the science.